Chot Reyes will once again call the shots for Gilas Pilipinas in the upcoming FIBA Asia Cup 2022 which is set kick off on July 12 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Chot Reyes (FIBA Images) The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas made the announcement late Friday night, July 8, as the current Gilas Men's program...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has launched a dedicated webpage or microsite for the new ₱1,000 polymer banknotes to increase public awareness and encourage its use, hastening the country’s shift to the use of more secure and hygienic banknotes. The website, bit.ly/PolymerPH, informs the...
Celebrities have nothing but good words for Paolo Ballesteros who, just recently, made public his effort to create a costume for Binibining Pilipinas candidate Graciella Lehmann. Paolo uploaded his sketch on Instagram, immediately receiving praise for it. Apart from fans, several celebrities also...
People love Herlene Budol. They like it that she’s funny, sexy, authentic. She has since put that clout into good use. From being a TV host and dancer known as “Hipon Girl,” she has since landed several acting projects. She is also now among several beauties vying for the Binibining Pilipinas...
Aiming to address the “root” of social strife due to landlessness and poverty, Makabayan representatives, together with peasant and fisherfolk leaders refiled the Genuine Agrarian Reform Bill (GARB) in the 19th Congress. Makabayan representatives along with peasant and fisherfolk leaders...
From the humble magtataho and the beautiful mariposa to mythical creatures like the tikbalang and sarimanok , here are the inspirations behind some of the Binibining Pilipinas 2022 candidates’ national costumes Following its spectacular Grand Santacruzan and Philippine history orientation ,...
Gilas Pilipinas is looking at a few players to boost the national team which has been plagued with injuries since the third window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. Gilas stand-in coach Nenad Vucinic (FIBA photo) The Filipinos played without naturalized big man Ange Kouame in a lopsided loss...
Dwight Ramos showed the way as Gilas Pilipinas vented its ire on the hapless India, 79-63, to wrap up the first stage of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers on a high note at the Mall of Asia Arena on Sunday, July 3. Photo from FIBA Still licking its wounds from a tough blowout loss against New...
Nenad Vucinic said Gilas’ tough loss against New Zealand may serve as an eye-opener for the youth-laden squad in terms of the level of basketball it needs heading into the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Gilas Pilipinas (FIBA) “Very tough night for this young team. We have come across a Tall Blacks team...
A day after Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. took his oath as the 17th President of the Philippines, peasant group Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) presented their demands for the agriculture sector, adding that all of these are “doable” within the first 100 days of the new...
NIGHT OWL Anna Mae Lamentillo It’s a new day for our nation. President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. has been sworn in as the 17th President of the Republic of the Philippines. We welcome a new government that has given us hope for a renewed country—renewed in the sense that we shall overcome...
Gilas head coach Nenad Vucinic will be needing other players to step up heading into Sunday's game against India as Carl Tamayo suffered a sprained ankle after a 106-60 loss against New Zealand Thursday, June 30. Carl Tamayo (FIBA) Tamayo provided the spark for Gilas after dropping 16 points and...
